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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques. Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques. Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered. Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques. Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered. Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An overview of current biomechanics methodology for assessing various human movements, including sport and ergonomics. Emphasis is on image analysis, force measurement techniques and electromyography. A technique assessment project is completed.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques. Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered. Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An overview of current biomechanics methodology for assessing various human movements, including sport and ergonomics. Emphasis is on image analysis, force measurement techniques and electromyography. A technique assessment project is completed. An examination of topical issues in sport and physical activity based in sociological theory. Includes an introduction to qualitative research methods and analysis. Specific topics follow student interests.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques. Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered. Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An overview of current biomechanics methodology for assessing various human movements, including sport and ergonomics. Emphasis is on image analysis, force measurement techniques and electromyography. A technique assessment project is completed. An examination of topical issues in sport and physical activity based in sociological theory. Includes an introduction to qualitative research methods and analysis. Specific topics follow student interests. This practicum provides an opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in exercise rehabilitation, physical/cognitive ergonomics, or sport science settings.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques. Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered. Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An overview of current biomechanics methodology for assessing various human movements, including sport and ergonomics. Emphasis is on image analysis, force measurement techniques and electromyography. A technique assessment project is completed. An examination of topical issues in sport and physical activity based in sociological theory. Includes an introduction to qualitative research methods and analysis. Specific topics follow student interests. This practicum provides an opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in exercise rehabilitation, physical/cognitive ergonomics, or sport science settings. Provides students with an opportunity to collect data in an area of interest, with the aim of validating an area of study towards their theses.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques. Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered. Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An overview of current biomechanics methodology for assessing various human movements, including sport and ergonomics. Emphasis is on image analysis, force measurement techniques and electromyography. A technique assessment project is completed. An examination of topical issues in sport and physical activity based in sociological theory. Includes an introduction to qualitative research methods and analysis. Specific topics follow student interests. This practicum provides an opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in exercise rehabilitation, physical/cognitive ergonomics, or sport science settings. Provides students with an opportunity to collect data in an area of interest, with the aim of validating an area of study towards their theses. The role of the exercise scientist in cardiac rehabilitation. Topics include electrocardiography, exercise testing and exercise prescription. The course combines theory and laboratory/clinical study of these topics.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques. Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered. Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An overview of current biomechanics methodology for assessing various human movements, including sport and ergonomics. Emphasis is on image analysis, force measurement techniques and electromyography. A technique assessment project is completed. An examination of topical issues in sport and physical activity based in sociological theory. Includes an introduction to qualitative research methods and analysis. Specific topics follow student interests. This practicum provides an opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in exercise rehabilitation, physical/cognitive ergonomics, or sport science settings. Provides students with an opportunity to collect data in an area of interest, with the aim of validating an area of study towards their theses. The role of the exercise scientist in cardiac rehabilitation. Topics include electrocardiography, exercise testing and exercise prescription. The course combines theory and laboratory/clinical study of these topics. A laboratory-based course which explores the theoretical foundations of advanced data collection and analysis of biomechanical data and offers students opportunities to experience practical, hands-on laboratory experiences that will demonstrate these theoretical foundations.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques. Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered. Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An overview of current biomechanics methodology for assessing various human movements, including sport and ergonomics. Emphasis is on image analysis, force measurement techniques and electromyography. A technique assessment project is completed. An examination of topical issues in sport and physical activity based in sociological theory. Includes an introduction to qualitative research methods and analysis. Specific topics follow student interests. This practicum provides an opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in exercise rehabilitation, physical/cognitive ergonomics, or sport science settings. Provides students with an opportunity to collect data in an area of interest, with the aim of validating an area of study towards their theses. The role of the exercise scientist in cardiac rehabilitation. Topics include electrocardiography, exercise testing and exercise prescription. The course combines theory and laboratory/clinical study of these topics. A laboratory-based course which explores the theoretical foundations of advanced data collection and analysis of biomechanical data and offers students opportunities to experience practical, hands-on laboratory experiences that will demonstrate these theoretical foundations. The role of science in sport - current developments and future needs. Practical seminar and research skills. Meta-analysis and critiquing of journal articles. Development and presentation of literature reviews.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques. Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered. Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An overview of current biomechanics methodology for assessing various human movements, including sport and ergonomics. Emphasis is on image analysis, force measurement techniques and electromyography. A technique assessment project is completed. An examination of topical issues in sport and physical activity based in sociological theory. Includes an introduction to qualitative research methods and analysis. Specific topics follow student interests. This practicum provides an opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in exercise rehabilitation, physical/cognitive ergonomics, or sport science settings. Provides students with an opportunity to collect data in an area of interest, with the aim of validating an area of study towards their theses. The role of the exercise scientist in cardiac rehabilitation. Topics include electrocardiography, exercise testing and exercise prescription. The course combines theory and laboratory/clinical study of these topics. A laboratory-based course which explores the theoretical foundations of advanced data collection and analysis of biomechanical data and offers students opportunities to experience practical, hands-on laboratory experiences that will demonstrate these theoretical foundations. The role of science in sport - current developments and future needs. Practical seminar and research skills. Meta-analysis and critiquing of journal articles. Development and presentation of literature reviews. A seminar-based course examining the physiological responses and adaptations to physical exercise or inactivity. Students evaluate, present, and discuss seminal and contemporary research publications on selected topics largely focusing on the cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal systems. Emphasis will be placed upon investigations of the explanatory elements of adaptation, from the level of the genome to the living human, and the use of relevant contemporary experimental techniques.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques. Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered. Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An overview of current biomechanics methodology for assessing various human movements, including sport and ergonomics. Emphasis is on image analysis, force measurement techniques and electromyography. A technique assessment project is completed. An examination of topical issues in sport and physical activity based in sociological theory. Includes an introduction to qualitative research methods and analysis. Specific topics follow student interests. This practicum provides an opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in exercise rehabilitation, physical/cognitive ergonomics, or sport science settings. Provides students with an opportunity to collect data in an area of interest, with the aim of validating an area of study towards their theses. The role of the exercise scientist in cardiac rehabilitation. Topics include electrocardiography, exercise testing and exercise prescription. The course combines theory and laboratory/clinical study of these topics. A laboratory-based course which explores the theoretical foundations of advanced data collection and analysis of biomechanical data and offers students opportunities to experience practical, hands-on laboratory experiences that will demonstrate these theoretical foundations. The role of science in sport - current developments and future needs. Practical seminar and research skills. Meta-analysis and critiquing of journal articles. Development and presentation of literature reviews. A seminar-based course examining the physiological responses and adaptations to physical exercise or inactivity. Students evaluate, present, and discuss seminal and contemporary research publications on selected topics largely focusing on the cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal systems. Emphasis will be placed upon investigations of the explanatory elements of adaptation, from the level of the genome to the living human, and the use of relevant contemporary experimental techniques. A seminar and laboratory-based course which examines theoretical and practical concerns in quantitative biomechanical data collection and analysis. Topics include: signal processing methods, 2-D and 3-D video analysis, human body modelling.
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An introduction to the principles of physical exercise, with a focus on understanding how the body moves and responds to exercise, how performance can be measured, and how fitness can be developed and maintained to optimise health. Particular emphasis will be placed on the debunking of common myths about exercise, and offering evidence-based advice on the benefits of appropriate physical activity. Essential scientific concepts, methods, and skills for progression to the biophysical sub-disciplines of Sport and Exercise Science: Biomechanics, Physiology, Neuroscience, and Psychology. Includes examples of research questions, key historical developments, professional organisations, training, and career pathways within each sub-discipline. The study of the gross anatomical organisation of the neural, muscular and skeletal systems, with particular reference to the neck, limbs, back and abdominal wall. Practical work includes gross anatomy laboratories and CD-ROM study. Assessment of static and dynamic posture and balance, flexibility, strength and power, body composition, proportionality, and qualitative analysis of locomotion. Practical work will include techniques for measuring the variables noted above, including their use in current human performance assessment. An introduction to the risks and benefits of exercise, exercise policy and safety, physical fitness testing, guidelines for exercise test administration, principles of exercise prescription, cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular training. The biology and physiology of skeletal muscle, including its metabolism, energetics, activation and control. Training and assessment of neuromuscular strength, power and endurance. Physiological measurement of short-term power and aerobic metabolism. Principles of adaptation in nerve, muscle, bone and other tissue that occur with increased use, disuse, or misuse including sports and exercise injuries. Coverage includes examples relevant to the maintenance of healthy tissues and the recovery and rehabilitation of tissue following injury or disease. Mechanical analysis of human movement, using qualitative, quantitative and predictive techniques. The focus is on sports techniques, musculoskeletal stress and locomotion. An introduction to the study of psychology as it relates to sport, exercise, health and rehabilitation. A cross-disciplinary focus on nutrition, examining nutritional enhancement of sports performance, diet and physiological function, eating disorders, energy balance, body composition and the role of diet in growth and exercise. Cardiopulmonary, endocrine and immune systems and their responses and adaptations to exercise and training. Physiological aspects of exercise and adaptation under different environmental conditions. Training and evaluation of anaerobic and aerobic power and endurance. Examination of the role of exercise for special populations. Physiological responses and adaptations to exercise and training, and exercise and training recommendations for selected medical and athletic populations. Evaluation of cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic and neuromuscular function. Advanced quantitative techniques in biomechanics used to study human movement including mathematical modeling and signal processing. An application area such as occupational ergonomics or clinical gait analysis will be used to demonstrate the biomechanical techniques. Examination of psychological factors affecting behaviour and performance in exercise and sport. The individual performer is the major consideration, but group influences on individual performance are also considered. Examines brain and spinal cord organisation and function related to movement, and the neurological mechanisms involved in the planning, execution and control of movement in health and disease. Introduces the concept of neural plasticity as it relates to motor skill learning and recovery after injury in both healthy and neurologically impaired populations. An overview of current biomechanics methodology for assessing various human movements, including sport and ergonomics. Emphasis is on image analysis, force measurement techniques and electromyography. A technique assessment project is completed. An examination of topical issues in sport and physical activity based in sociological theory. Includes an introduction to qualitative research methods and analysis. Specific topics follow student interests. This practicum provides an opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills in exercise rehabilitation, physical/cognitive ergonomics, or sport science settings. Provides students with an opportunity to collect data in an area of interest, with the aim of validating an area of study towards their theses. The role of the exercise scientist in cardiac rehabilitation. Topics include electrocardiography, exercise testing and exercise prescription. The course combines theory and laboratory/clinical study of these topics. A laboratory-based course which explores the theoretical foundations of advanced data collection and analysis of biomechanical data and offers students opportunities to experience practical, hands-on laboratory experiences that will demonstrate these theoretical foundations. The role of science in sport - current developments and future needs. Practical seminar and research skills. Meta-analysis and critiquing of journal articles. Development and presentation of literature reviews. A seminar-based course examining the physiological responses and adaptations to physical exercise or inactivity. Students evaluate, present, and discuss seminal and contemporary research publications on selected topics largely focusing on the cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskeletal systems. Emphasis will be placed upon investigations of the explanatory elements of adaptation, from the level of the genome to the living human, and the use of relevant contemporary experimental techniques. A seminar and laboratory-based course which examines theoretical and practical concerns in quantitative biomechanical data collection and analysis. Topics include: signal processing methods, 2-D and 3-D video analysis, human body modelling. Seminar based course which examines brain organisation and function related to movement in health and disease. Emphasis is placed on contemporary techniques and paradigms in the field of movement neuroscience, with special emphasis on clinical populations that exhibit impaired movement. Neural plasticity is a central theme.
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